The Leighton Smith Podcast

Podcast 86 leads with election analysis from Michael Bassett. He raises some very thought provoking issues.
I talk with Wayne Brown on why New Zealand has so many infrastructure issues and the genius he employs to turn failure into success. It is a revolutionary concept.
And I pay tribute to a great climate scientist.
As always, Mrs Producer enters the mailroom.
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Patrick Basham is our guest in Podcast 85. We ruminate over the latest Democracy Institute/Sunday Express American presidential polling.
Aaron Ironside gives us his thoughts on the Cannabis, Legislation and Control Referendum. Aaron is spokesman for Say Nope to Dope.
We have some comment on Government debt and waste.
And the mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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What a week since the last podcast. The U.S. President contracts Covid-19, enters hospital and after 3 days appears to be clear of the virus.
This week we get Geopolitical Futures’ George Friedman’s perspective on the US election, and why he doesn’t watch Presidential debates.
And we talk with historian Michael Bassett on our own electoral process.
We have the mailroom with Mrs Producer, and much more.
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On this week's podcast:
Retired Justice Harriet O'Neill of the Texas Supreme Court is our 83 guest interview.  We discuss the Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, the judicial system, politics and other matters.
We also make comment on Military Generals, matters satanic and the importance of freedom.
And, of course, the mailroom, and lots of correspondence with Mrs Producer.
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This week we have a timely discussion with Richard Prebble.
He shares his thoughts on where the country is at, and what (rightly) concerns him. We address matters financial, social and political. And have a look at the Auckland Council, and more.
We include commentary on the leaders' debate , the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the vacancy on the Supreme Court.
And, of course, the mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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Michael Anton, author of “The Stakes: America at the Point of No Return”, provides insight that is an antidote to the Trump hatred that dominates the media.
It’s an extensive and informative discussion that you won’t find elsewhere.
I’ve collated some good local commentary, and, of course, the Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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The sinking of the ship Gulf Transport has caused shipments to be suspended. Is this warranted? We talk about the decision, whether it is political, and what its effects are on the farmers.
We talk with Alex Berezow, Doctor of  Microbiology. We have had numerous requests for his further comments on C-19. And after 6 months in Poland, you’ll be interested in his thoughts on his return to Seattle.
And we insert some balance in the media coverage of the Presidential election (there’s a lot of catchup to do).
And Mrs Producer and the Mailroom.
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Patrick Basham from Democracy Institute talks to us about political polls. He explains the results of the Institute’slatest presidential poll and how it all works.
And we have an interesting philosophical discussion with Andre Van Heerden on leadership and modernity. It’s an intriguing listen.
There is some additional commentary on education and activism…and Mrs Producer in the mailroom.
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Professor Thomas Borody is most famous for his ground-breaking work developing the triple therapy cure for peptic ulcers in 1987, which has saved hundreds of thousands of lives.
In podcast 78, he details his solution for Covid-19.
When you hear this interview, you may well agree that New Zealand should be taking his advice.
Much to talk about today. And, of course, letters.
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Hilal Khashan is Professor of Politics at the American University of Beirut. He is also a senior analyst at Geopolitical Futures. We talk Lebanon: history, politics, Hezbollah, Iran, banking and Covid-19.
It is a very informative interview, with some surprising insights.
Leighton Baker, New Conservative leader, makes his case.
We have comment on the future of New York City and the coronavirus; is NZ in lockdown panic?
And finally….the mail room with Mrs Producer.
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